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i’m so excited

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I’M SO EXCITED

August 4, 2013

When should a film be judged on its merits, and when should a film be judged as an entry on the filmmaker’s resume?

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Ryan McNeil
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Days of The Week (Films Watched July 20 – July 26)

July 27, 2013

We reset things this week with something old, something new, and three amigos.

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Ryan McNeil
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Elsewhere – Talkin’ I’M SO EXCITED, THE WAY WAY BACK, and More on The Row Three Cinecast

July 25, 2013

I take my talents to Minnesota to talk Almodovar, TIFF, and Netflix with Andrew on the Cinecast.

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Ryan McNeil
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